New digital tools have boosted advisors' ability to reach more — but not all — clients.
Our second monthly survey found a smooth transition to remote work and digital customer access channels — but technology issues still arose. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a strong digital presence across all retail sectors, including financial services.
U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo, WSFS and others were already deeply engaged in digital transformations before the coronavirus crisis led them to pivot — quickly.
As soon as the program was announced, I not only advised my small business clients to apply; I also tried to figure out how to take advantage of it myself.
Some bankers, economists, policy experts and even Mark Cuban say that creative uses of overdraft programs could be lifelines for consumers and businesses whose finances have been upended by the coronavirus crisis.
I am advising some clients to ladder maturities to lock in more dependable tax-free income streams — especially for those in states with high income taxes, like California.
Use of banks' mobile apps and websites has risen about a third since the coronavirus crisis began, according to J.D. Power.
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My broker-dealer warned that since it’s a forgivable loan it could be seen as a compromise with creditors.
Square Capital and other online lenders joined the Paycheck Protection Program just before it ran out of money. Now they’re ready and waiting for Congress to reload funds that could be better aimed at the smallest companies.